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When is Democracy Day 2026?
Democracy Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Tuesday, January 13, 2026 and the last is Friday, June 12, 2026, across 2 countries.
Democracy Day is a public holiday in Nigeria
See January 13 on the world mapDemocracy Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇨🇻 Cape VerdeDia da Democracia | January 13Tuesday |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | June 12Friday |
Questions about Democracy Day
- When is Democracy Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on January 13 and June 12. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Democracy Day?
- Democracy Day is marked in 2 countries: Cape Verde and Nigeria.
- Is Democracy Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Cape Verde and Nigeria. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Christmas Day January 5
- New Year January 1
- Constitution Day January 7
- Epiphany January 5
- Children's Day January 6
- Liberation Day January 1
- Orthodox Christmas Day January 6
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Teachers' Day January 15
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Isra and Mi'raj January 16